MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
Eye contact, physical proximity, touch and facial expression are different elements of what interpersonal skill?
A)
Body Language
B)
Verbal skills
C)
Teamwork
D)
Empathy
The question asks to identify the interpersonal skill that encompasses eye contact, physical proximity, touch, and facial expressions.
1. **Analysis of the elements:**
- **Eye contact (Oculesics):** The use of eyes to communicate interest, trust, or dominance.
- **Physical proximity (Proxemics):** The use of space between people to communicate intimacy or formality.
- **Touch (Haptics):** Communication through physical contact.
- **Facial expression:** The use of facial muscles to convey emotions.
2. **Evaluating the options:**
- **a. Body Language:** Also known as non-verbal communication, this refers to the conscious and unconscious gestures and postures of a person. All the listed elements (eye contact, proximity, touch, and facial expressions) are primary components of non-verbal communication/body language.
- **b. Verbal skills:** These refer to the use of sounds and language to convey a message (spoken or written words). The listed elements are non-verbal, not verbal.
- **c. Teamwork:** This is a collaborative effort of a group to achieve a common goal. While body language is used during teamwork, the elements listed are not the definition of teamwork itself.
- **d. Empathy:** This is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another. While facial expressions can help convey empathy, empathy is a psychological state/skill, not a category of physical communication elements.
Therefore, the correct category for these elements is Body Language.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
Based on the passage provided, the writer felt foolish because
A)
he could not find his receipt
B)
he hadn’t really lost his receipt at all
C)
He had to fill in a form
D)
The assistant eyed him suspiciously
Common theme in such reading comprehension passages where a realization of an error leads to feeling foolish.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
I travel to work by bus and train. If my bus journey takes 28 minutes and my train journey takes 35 minutes longer, what is the total travelling time in hours and minutes?
A)
1 hour 31 minutes
B)
2 hours
C)
1 hour 10 minutes
D)
2 hours 10 minutes
Bus journey = 28 minutes. Train journey = 28 + 35 = 63 minutes. Total travelling time = 28 + 63 = 91 minutes, which equals 1 hour and 31 minutes.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
If 12345 means LIGHT and 6789106 means ENDURE, what would 10273165 indicate?
A)
TWINKLE
B)
MUSINGS
C)
LETTERS
D)
RINGLET
Mapping letters to numbers: LIGHT $\implies$ L=1, I=2, G=3, H=4, T=5; ENDURE $\implies$ E=6, N=7, D=8, U=9, R=10, E=6. Therefore, 10-2-7-3-1-6-5 translates to R-I-N-G-L-E-T = RINGLET.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
While conducting an interview, use closed questions when you want to:
A)
Maintain control over the interview situation
B)
Save time, energy and money
C)
Encourage a shy person to talk
D)
All of these
In communication skills and interviewing techniques, questions are categorized as 'Open' or 'Closed'.
1. **Closed Questions** are those that can be answered with a simple 'Yes', 'No', or a specific piece of factual information (e.g., 'Do you have a driver's license?'). Because they limit the respondent's range of answers, the interviewer retains strict control over the direction, pace, and focus of the conversation. This is why option (a) is correct.
2. **Evaluating Option (b):** While closed questions are faster to answer, the primary purpose of using them in a professional interview is not to 'save money' or 'energy', but to gather specific data or steer the conversation. 'Saving money' is not a standard pedagogical reason for choosing a question type in communication theory.
3. **Evaluating Option (c):** Closed questions are actually detrimental when dealing with shy people. A shy person is more likely to give one-word answers to closed questions, effectively shutting down the conversation. To encourage a shy person to talk, an interviewer should use 'Open-ended questions' (e.g., 'Can you tell me more about...'), which require descriptive responses.
Since (b) and (c) are incorrect, (d) is also incorrect. Therefore, the only logically and professionally sound reason to use closed questions among the choices is to maintain control over the interview.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
Based on the passage provided, is the conclusion 'Subconsciousness plays no role in our lives' true?
A)
the conclusion is definitely true
B)
the conclusion is probably true
C)
the data are inadequate to answer
D)
the conclusion is definitely false
Without the specific passage, the role of the subconscious cannot be determined; therefore, the data is inadequate.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
Based on the passage provided, choose the word which is closest in meaning to ‘subsistence’ as used in the passage
A)
sustenance
B)
ignorance
C)
substantial
D)
subside
'Subsistence' refers to the means of maintaining or supporting life at a basic level, which is synonymous with 'sustenance'.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
The given pie chart shows the monthly expenses of a family on various items. The expenditure on education per month is Rs. 1600. Find the total expenditure of the family.
A)
Rs. 15000
B)
Rs. 15500
C)
Rs. 16000
D)
Rs. 16500
In the family monthly expenditure pie chart, the sector allocated for education represents 36° (or 10% of the total 360°). Since the monthly education expenditure is Rs. 1,600, the total monthly expenditure of the family is 1600 / 0.10 = Rs. 16,000.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
The monthly income of two persons are in the ratio 2: 3 and their monthly expenses are in the ratio 5: 9. If each of them saves 600 per month, then their monthly incomes are
A)
1500 : 2250
B)
1200 : 1800
C)
1600 : 2400
D)
1400 : 2100
Let incomes be 2x and 3x. Setting (2x - 600) / (3x - 600) = 5 / 9 gives 18x - 5400 = 15x - 3000 => 3x = 2400 => x = 800. Thus their monthly incomes are 2(800) = 1,600 and 3(800) = 2,400.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
Interpersonal skill is the ability to communicate and __________ other people.
A)
Convince
B)
Interact with
C)
Persuade
D)
Control
Interpersonal skills refer to the set of behaviors and abilities that allow an individual to communicate and interact effectively and harmoniously with other people.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
Which one is the greatest out of 2^6, 3^3, 3^4 and 4^5?
A)
3^4
B)
4^5
C)
2
D)
6^3
To find the greatest value among the given expressions, we calculate the numerical value of each:
1. 2^6 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 = 64
2. 3^3 = 3 × 3 × 3 = 27
3. 3^4 = 3 × 3 × 3 × 3 = 81
4. 4^5 = 4 × 4 × 4 × 4 × 4 = 1024
Comparing the results: 1024 > 81 > 64 > 27. Therefore, 4^5 is the greatest value.
Reviewing the options:
- Option (a) 3^4 = 81
- Option (b) 4^5 = 1024 (Correct)
- Option (c) 2 is a constant, much smaller than the others.
- Option (d) 6^3 = 216 (Note: 6^3 was not in the original list of values to compare, but even if it were, 1024 is still greater).
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
The effective annual rate of interest corresponding to a nominal rate of 6% per annum payable half yearly is
A)
6.06%
B)
6.07%
C)
6.08%
D)
6.09%
With a nominal rate of 6% payable half-yearly, the half-yearly rate is 3%. Effective annual rate = (1 + 0.03)^2 - 1 = 1.0609 - 1 = 0.0609 = 6.09%.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
Based on the passage provided, is the conclusion 'Prayer, by direct miracles, removes hurdles and difficulties from our lives' true?
A)
the conclusion is definitely true
B)
the conclusion is probably true
C)
the data are inadequate to answer
D)
the conclusion is definitely false
The passage outlines the empirical psychological effect of prayer in relieving mental stress rather than miraculous supernatural intervention, rendering the claim that prayer removes hurdles by direct miracles definitely false.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
The mean of five numbers is 30. If the one number is excluded, their mean becomes 28. The excluded number is
A)
28
B)
30
C)
37
D)
38
Step-by-step calculation:
1. Find the total sum of the original five numbers:
Sum = Mean × Number of values = 30 × 5 = 150.
2. Find the total sum of the remaining four numbers after one is excluded:
New Sum = New Mean × New Number of values = 28 × 4 = 112.
3. The excluded number is the difference between the original sum and the new sum:
Excluded Number = 150 - 112 = 38.
Verification of options:
- Option (a) 28: Incorrect. This is the new mean, not the excluded value.
- Option (b) 30: Incorrect. This is the original mean.
- Option (c) 37: Incorrect. Calculation error.
- Option (d) 38: Correct. Matches the calculated difference.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
How many terms are there in the AP 7, 13, 19, …, 205?
A)
20
B)
42
C)
34
D)
27
For the AP with first term a = 7 and common difference d = 6: 205 = 7 + (n - 1) * 6 => 198 = 6(n - 1) => n - 1 = 33 => n = 34.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
A and B together can do a piece of work in 12 days, while B alone can finish it in 30 days. Find the work done by A in 1 day.
A)
1/20
B)
1/12
C)
1/30
D)
1/60
(A + B)'s 1-day work = 1/12. B's 1-day work = 1/30. A's 1-day work = 1/12 - 1/30 = (5 - 2)/60 = 3/60 = 1/20.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
The ability to diagnose understand and manage emotional cues refers to
A)
Self-evaluation
B)
Emotional competence
C)
Emotional Intelligence
D)
None of these
Emotional Intelligence (EI) refers to the psychological capability to identify, assess, understand, and manage emotional cues and dynamics in interpersonal interactions.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
Find the odd word: (a) Orange (b) Guava (c) Apple (d) Grapes
A)
Orange
B)
Guava
C)
Apple
D)
Grapes
To find the odd one out, we must analyze the characteristics of the fruits listed: (a) Orange, (b) Guava, (c) Apple, and (d) Grapes.
1. **Seed Structure**: Oranges, Guavas, and Apples are generally categorized as fruits that grow as single units on a tree, and while they contain seeds, they are not typically grown in clusters on a vine.
2. **Growth Habit**: Orange, Guava, and Apple grow on trees. Grapes, however, grow on vines (climbers).
3. **Botanical Classification**: In many competitive reasoning exams, the distinction is based on the growth habit. Since Orange, Guava, and Apple are tree-borne fruits and Grapes are vine-borne fruits, Grapes is the odd one out.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
The number of planks of dimensions (4m x 5m x 2m) that can be stored in a pit which is 40 m long, 12m wide and 160m deep is :
A)
1800
B)
1840
C)
1900
D)
1920
Volume of the pit = 40m * 12m * 160m = 76,800 cubic meters. Volume of a plank = 4m * 5m * 2m = 40 cubic meters. Number of planks = Total Volume / Plank Volume = 76,800 / 40 = 1920.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
__________ happens when the person hears only what they want to hear, typically misinterpreting what the other person says
A)
Critical listening
B)
Evaluative listening
C)
Comprehension listening
D)
Biased listening
Biased listening (selective listening) occurs when an individual filters incoming information, hearing only what aligns with their preconceived notions or desires and misinterpreting or ignoring contrary information.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
One of the employees reports to you that Mr. X has links with the terrorists and request you to take immediate action against him. You would
A)
Immediately suspend him.
B)
Secretly enquire about the matter before taking strong action
C)
Hand him over to the police
D)
Do nothing and neglect him.
In administrative decision-making, an allegation of a severe nature must neither be ignored nor acted upon rashly without proof. Conducting a discreet inquiry ensures due diligence and establishes facts before taking formal punitive or legal action.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
Praise, recognition and attention are part of which source of power:
A)
Legitimate power
B)
Expert power
C)
Reward power
D)
Referent power
Reward power stems from an individual's ability to provide positive incentives or rewards, such as praise, recognition, and attention.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
The total compound interest earned after 2 years at the rate of 12% annual is Rs 228.96, then the principal amount is
A)
1200
B)
1100
C)
1000
D)
900
Effective compound interest rate for 2 years at 12% is 12 + 12 + (12*12)/100 = 25.44%. Principal = 228.96 / 0.2544 = Rs. 900.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
Pointing to a lady Simon said, “She is the daughter of the only sister of my father.” How is the lady related to Simon?
A)
Mother
B)
Aunt
C)
Sister
D)
Cousin sister
Simon's father's only sister is Simon's paternal aunt. The daughter of Simon's paternal aunt is Simon's cousin (or cousin sister).
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
Puii ranks 18th in a class of 49 students. What is rank from the last ?
A)
31
B)
18
C)
32
D)
19
Rank from the last = (Total number of students) - (Rank from the top) + 1 = 49 - 18 + 1 = 32.
